Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Marshal David Lee was beaten to death while responding to a disturbance outside of a dance hall in McGrew.
Two brothers had remained in town after the dance hall closed and were creating a disturbance in the street. Night Marshal Lee confronted them and told them to leave. One of the men took Marshal Lee's nightstick and struck him on the head, causing a skull fracture.
The brothers then stole Marshal Lee's service weapon and fled. They both turned themselves in the following day.
One of the brothers was acquitted of second-degree murder.
Night Marshal Lee had previously served with the United States Marshals Service and as the police chief of the Alliance Police Department.
Night Marshal Lee, On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McGrew.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) January 13th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Lee served with the McGrew Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the McGrew community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Lee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Night Marshal David Lee is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NE, 97 of 151 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.2% of this state's fallen. That is 10 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Lee's cause is highlighted.
How David Lee Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Lee is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.